READY? AIM! FIRE!
Happy New Year, my dear sisters in Jesus! Last night I wrote a letter to the Lord Jesus right before I went to sleep and recalled His faithfulness through a tumultuous year. Right before I turned out the light, I opened up Daily Light for the last Scripture reading for the year and it offered this verse:
The Lord your God carried you, as a man carries his son, in all the way you went until you came to this place. Deut. 1:31
I could have cried. Yes, He surely did. And He carried you, too. Tightly in His faithful arms.
Only God knows what this particular year has in store for us. He alone sees how the path will wind, and climb, and fall, and rise again. We do not have control over the future as we glance ahead to 2011 but make no mistake. He does and we, His lavishly loved daughters, can indeed prepare to live what He thoughtfully brings our way victoriously. On this first day of the new year, we are not victims. We are called to live as victors, holding up the Shield of Faith in one hand and the Sword of the Spirit in the other.We need BOTH.
It’s finally time to post your first memory verse of 24 in 2011! If you haven’t already read the instructions thoroughly, please look at the post on December 26th titled “Siesta Scripture Memory Instructions.” It will tell you everything you need to know. Just a quick refresher: Your comments will almost entirely consist of these entries:
First name, city, verse, reference, and version.
Please keep it limited to these facts so that the verses stand out prominently for us to behold. You can occasionally say something as brief as “I’m excited!” Or “I need prayer!” but nothing longer than that please. Let’s let the Scriptures themselves rise like we’re looking at them with our 3-D glasses on.
Here’s my first Scripture entry of 24 in 2011:
Beth, Houston: All generous giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or the slightest hint of change. James 1:17 The NET Bible
Be sure and hand write your verse in your spiral to help engrave it on your sweet mind. Also consider writing your contact information on the inside cover in case you leave it somewhere and God causes someone gracious to find it.
I love to claim Psalm 65:11 on the first day of the new year:
You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake. The NET Bible
Lord, I want an abundance of Your Holy Spirit! (See Luke 11:13!) Abba, go before us this year and leave the fragrance of Your very presence in Your wake!
OK, Siestas! Hit it! I’ve prayed for you and can’t wait to pursue the Lord Jesus Christ with you this year. If some of you don’t know which verse to use this time around, consider Psalm 65:11. It’s a great first round.
Remember to wait 24 hours from the time you post your comment until you assume it got lost and enter it again. So many comments come in at once on these Scripture memory posts that the server bogs down, causing it to take extra time.
I love you, Sisters! Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we can do this! Remember, KEEP IT SIMPLE AND MEANINGFUL!
Wendy
Albany, Ga.
“If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging symbol.” 1 Cor. 13:1 NAS
Lauren, Asheville, NC
Psalm 119:17 NLT “Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word.”
Keri, Loves Park IL: I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt so that you would no longer be slaves to the Egyptians; I broke the bars of your yoke and enabled you to walk with heads held high. Leviticus 26:13 NIV
Leann (Alabama):
For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Sprit, and the Sprit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law.
Galations 5:17-18 (NIV)
Tanya, Clarkfield
Matthew 25:40 (New International Version)
40 âThe King will reply, âTruly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.â
Isaiah 41:10 “do not fear for I am with you, do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Just an everyday reminder to myself!
Mica, Fort Wayne, IN
Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10 (NIV)
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:16-17 NIV
Noelle, Dover,DE
“You are a chosen people a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession that you may praise the Lord who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light” 2 Peter 2:9 NIV
Tomi, Des Moines, IA
“I delight to do Your will, my God; Your instruction lives within me.” Psalm 40:8 HCSB
Faith, Arp, Texas
“The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
Cheryl; Bonney Lk, WA âForget about whatâs happened! Donât keep going over old history. Be alert! Be present! Iâm about to do something brand new. Itâs bursting out. Donât you see it? There it is! Iâm making a road in the desert and rivers in the badlands.â Isaiah 43:18-19 The Message
Beth in Candler, NC:
Because of the LORDâs great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
-Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)
April
Oviedo, FL
“Be STILL, and KNOW that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Psalm 46:10 NIV
Deborah, Cambridge-Narrows, NB: “After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: ‘Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.'” Genesis 15:1 NIV
Legay, Pell City, Alabama.
“I will worship toward Your holy temple, and praise Your name for Your lovingkindness and Your truth; for You have magnified Your word above all Your name.” Psalm 138:2 NKJV.
Odessa,TX
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 40:10 NIV
Kathy, Mansfield, TX
The Lord your God carried you, as a man carries his son, in all the way you went until you came to this place. Deut. 1:31 RSV
Shirley, Mooresville
1 Blessed is the one
who does not walk in step with the wicked
or stand in the way that sinners take
or sit in the company of mockers,
2 but whose delight is in the law of the LORD,
and who meditates on his law day and night.
3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not witherâ
whatever they do prospers.
Psalm 1:1-3 NIV
3900 comments… WOW!
Julie, Clarks Summit, PA
Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth and girded me with gladness; To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent, O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee forever.
Psalm 30:11-12 KJV
I am always a positive encourager. I edify and build up; I never tear down or destroy. Romans 15:2
12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from Godâs sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. (NIV)
Sorry…Hebrews 4:12 …I will begin with the WORD…
Proverbs 18:10-11 (NASB)
The name of the LORD is a strong tower;
The righteous runs into it and is safe.
A rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
And like a high wall in his own imagination.
Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Carrie
Prior Lake, MN
Angela
Mansfield, TX
Sing a new song to the Lord! Let the whole earth sing to the Lord! Sing to the Lord; Bless his name. Each day proclaim the good news that he saves. Psalm 96:1-2 (NLT)
Michele, Odenton MD
We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain. Hebrews 6:19 ESV
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5 NIV
Megan
NYC
“Our mouths were filled with laughter, Our tongues with songs of joy.” Ps. 126:2 NIV
marilyn from lutz, Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 NIV
Barbara, Greenville, SC.
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Melissa
Thompsons Station, TN
“Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 NIV
Kathy, Danvers
Colossians 3:12 NIV
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV
Julie, from Mt. Juliet, TN
âMay He equip you with all you need for doing His will. May He produce in you through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to Him. All the glory to Him forever.â (Hebrews 13:21) NLT
Sheila from Beckley, WV: “For the Word of the Lord is right, And all His work is done in truth.” Psalm 33:4 NKJV
Julie, from Girdwood, AK
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Colossians 3:23-24, NIV
Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. Psalm 119:18 NIV
Cheryl, Peoria, AZ ” But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 NIV
Dana, North Royalton, OH
Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1: 8-9 (NIV)
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.
Isaiah 26:3
Allison, Johnson City, TN
“Be strong and courageous; don’t be terrified or afraid of them. For it is the Lord your God who goes with you; He will not leave you or forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 HCSB
Dianna ~ Moultrie, GA ~ Luke 11:9
So I say to you, keep asking, and it will be given to you.
Keep searching and you will find.
Keep knocking and the door will be opened to you.
Holman Student Bible
April, Greensboro, NC:
I lift up my eyes to the hills-where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1-2 NIV
Sarah, Trout Creek, MT: I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage, Yes, wait for the Lord. Ps 27:13-14 NASB
Rita
Hickory, NC
Ephesians 3:20
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.
KJV
Dana, Houston, TX – “Heal me, O Lord and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.” Jeremiah 17:14 NIV
Jennifer from Lansing, MI
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NLT
Christy, Cincinnati,
Let all that I am wait quietly before God,
for my hope is in him. Psalm 62:5 NLT
Kimberly, Prosper, TX
Proverbs 3:4-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him and he will make your paths straight. NIV
Amanda, Kings Mountain:
The unfailing love of the Lord never ends! By his mercies we have been kept from complete destuction. Great is his faithfulness. His mercies begin afresh each day. Lamentations 3:22-23 NLT